I've been fishing Pennsylvania for many years. Like 50. I use a double surgeon knot on my tippet materials. And only a sixth turn improved clinch. They don't fail me. You're so pretty bomb-proof
John, it’s good to see you at home and out in your element. You have a knack for explaining and describing the elements of hunting and fishing. I recall back in the mid eighties, while under your expertise, I learned to hone the art of reading and running technical whitewater; based in large, on your natural technical skills and ability to communicate. You should put together some more instructional videos on the craft of fly fishing. Enjoyed!
This guy doesn’t care about teaching us about a nymph rig. He just wants us to see what a total badass he is at tying knots.......and it’s totally working!!
And letting his trimmings litter the river. It always amazes me how the people with knowledge and experience teach the new anglers it's ok to leave your trash on the riverbank
Just would like to comment that you might be sitting down in this video but you haven't been sitting on your duff the last 30 years. You don't need a third hand, either, when you got a mouth as ambidextrous as yours. Great video, but one has to watch it several times to get the drift of sorts. It's the lengths that are very specific. You've got it down, so It's very worth while information that you are sending. I have never used an indicator, nor have I ever fished nymphs very much. I really like surface action, but realize I'm missing out on a lot, so this video gives me some very good information to utilize. Thanks.
Brand new to fly fishing, this was a fantastic tutorial. I had no idea THATS how you have multiple fly's going at once. Very cool. Does this work with a nymph and a streamer? Or maybe an emerger with a nymph behind it?
This fine and well said, but I vastly prefer to fish without weight. I almost never do. I do agree that building your own leaders is the way to go. Check out A.J. McClains formulas for leaders in his great book.
I have a question, where did you get red fly line? I've been looking everywhere! Just keep finding it in a eight weight Pike. I need a five weight line. Much appreciated.
Watching this was intimidating. Think I'm going to shore cast on the lake some more before I wander down to the river. It's been almost 15 yrs since I fished with passion, best not jump into this and lose my flies and patience. Thanks for the reminder.
+Dustin Thompson no way dude just go for it, gotta practice and youll figure it out. it seems complicated at first but it really is an easy set up once you try it.
Ya man, a yr later and I'm quite a bit more comfortable with knots... not there yet but I understand terminology waay more and have an easier time computing what I see into a left-handed practice.
This is a great video. I'm relatively new to fly fishing and sometimes it hard to decide how to rig a line from top to bottom. Some of the reviewers here are pretty unpleasant people. Many ways to skin a cat and most of them aren't "wrong" because someone else says there's another way of doing things. Just subscribed to Blackfoot River Outfitters and look forward to more great videos. One question: what fly line were you using? Thanks!
It's a good idea to use one otherwise you won't really know when the nymph is being inhaled by the trout. Artificial flies are quickly rejected by Trout. Nymphing is a fishing by sight approach since you can't feel it in the rod. Without the indicator you'd have to pay attention to the end of the fly line. However, once your skills have been developed you can fish without the indicator. But even very good fly fisherman use an indicator just because it makes you so much more efficient.
im confused with all the line you put on all i got is tapered leeter and some flys and a pole please help idk how to rig my pole i dont have all the line and didnt undertsand why you put so much line that double fly set up at end made sense thoe
Great video, with some great ideas; I'm going to start saving my old leaders. This saves money an eliminates some of the non-biodegradeable mono material that we anglers generate. My only concern is that it appears that you are dropping the clippings on the bank; let's leave no trace!
Not to try to sound like a know it all but when I am overwhelmed by too much information which this video is definitely for me, I save it to watch later and make sure I watch it a few more times. Also having my rod handy and running through what is being demo'ed is a big help.
As a beginner, I'm starting to realize by the time I'm done ying as these leaders, tippets and flies... I could have at least caught a fish by then. I regret getting into fly fishing. It's more complicated than it seems. I get the concept but doing all this for one fish. I don't know anymore.
You can certainly just tie a dry fly to the end of a leader and go fishing. Don't get discouraged. This particular video is describing a technique that takes more set up time than the single dry fly method.
What's the advantage to using a fly rod when fishing weighted baits like nymphs? It seems like it would be more effective to use an ultralight spinning setup. I fish small, tight streams in the southern appalachians and it's hard enough to cast dry flies with my fly rod.
No way youre going to cast a nymph anywhere near as far with a spinner set up. Nor will you be able to watch or mend the line like you could with fly line
Not as practical as a 9' tapered leader ending in 4x, especially in smaller streams. I add about 2' of 5 or 6x depending on conditions and nymph being used. Yarn works well as an easily adjustable indicator.
Wrong, never tie one fly to the bend in the hook of another. Tie that Surgeon's Knot but don't clip both ends, tie a fly on the tip of the extra. Someone did a video about it.
Well the first place you'll want to begin is by returning to the fourth grade. Ask your teacher to help you learn to speak English; e.g. ask the teacher what punctuation is, and how to spell basic words such as "leader" and "though". Once you speak and read English, you can do a google search and read some articles to answer all the questions you just tried to ask.
This is bullshit. Buy a Hanak french leader and loop it to your backing. That's right!-- backing. You don't need fly line with a proper french leader. Buy an inline floating indicator that has tippett rings on the tags. This is a contraption he's making here. Waste of time.
Always interesting to hear other perspectives, though we tend to keep things a little more friendly. We switch to different methods through the day and we have had a good amount of success with this. Glad you have a way to fish that makes you happy (well.. not happy) but have fun out there!
Ive watched this video multiple times and ive decided that this guy is a total boss. absolutely smokes me at setups and knot tying.
after the first 2 minutes you can TELL this man knows what he's talking about and is experienced
I've been fishing Pennsylvania for many years. Like 50. I use a double surgeon knot on my tippet materials. And only a sixth turn improved clinch. They don't fail me. You're so pretty bomb-proof
John, it’s good to see you at home and out in your element. You have a knack for explaining and describing the elements of hunting and fishing. I recall back in the mid eighties, while under your expertise, I learned to hone the art of reading and running technical whitewater; based in large, on your natural technical skills and ability to communicate. You should put together some more instructional videos on the craft of fly fishing. Enjoyed!
This guy doesn’t care about teaching us about a nymph rig. He just wants us to see what a total badass he is at tying knots.......and it’s totally working!!
And letting his trimmings litter the river. It always amazes me how the people with knowledge and experience teach the new anglers it's ok to leave your trash on the riverbank
Great tips about the knots, ill start saving my old leaders. This will fix that pesky split shot sliding down problem
You are a great teacher. Thanks for the video!
Now that's a flybox! Make more vid's buddy this is great!
Just would like to comment that you might be sitting down in this video but you haven't been sitting on your duff the last 30 years. You don't need a third hand, either, when you got a mouth as ambidextrous as yours. Great video, but one has to watch it several times to get the drift of sorts. It's the lengths that are very specific. You've got it down, so It's very worth while information that you are sending. I have never used an indicator, nor have I ever fished nymphs very much. I really like surface action, but realize I'm missing out on a lot, so this video gives me some very good information to utilize. Thanks.
Phenomenal video! I tie more surgeon knots then blood knots.
Brand new to fly fishing, this was a fantastic tutorial. I had no idea THATS how you have multiple fly's going at once. Very cool. Does this work with a nymph and a streamer?
Or maybe an emerger with a nymph behind it?
does the amount of leader and tippet depend on the length of the rod? or how far you plan on casting? I fish very small streams with a 6.5 foot rod
+mad-macedonian depends on depth of water you fish i think
This fine and well said, but I vastly prefer to fish without weight. I almost never do. I do agree that building your own leaders is the way to go. Check out A.J. McClains formulas for leaders in his great book.
I have a question, where did you get red fly line? I've been looking everywhere! Just keep finding it in a eight weight Pike. I need a five weight line. Much appreciated.
Great rig, but if your a novice fly fisherman it is very difficult to fish with this long of a leader
Watching this was intimidating. Think I'm going to shore cast on the lake some more before I wander down to the river. It's been almost 15 yrs since I fished with passion, best not jump into this and lose my flies and patience. Thanks for the reminder.
+Dustin Thompson no way dude just go for it, gotta practice and youll figure it out. it seems complicated at first but it really is an easy set up once you try it.
Ya man, a yr later and I'm quite a bit more comfortable with knots... not there yet but I understand terminology waay more and have an easier time computing what I see into a left-handed practice.
This is a great video. I'm relatively new to fly fishing and sometimes it hard to decide how to rig a line from top to bottom. Some of the reviewers here are pretty unpleasant people. Many ways to skin a cat and most of them aren't "wrong" because someone else says there's another way of doing things. Just subscribed to Blackfoot River Outfitters and look forward to more great videos. One question: what fly line were you using? Thanks!
Gotta say y’all pretty good at tying knots. I’m clumsy.
great basic video! notice the distance between his strike indicator and his first and second nymphs and the size tippet he uses. Thanks!!!
So when you're all done, how long is the leader overall and how long is your rod?
Very informative, thanks
Nice video sir! Love the shop!
Would those knot's break if the fish takes off running ?
It's a good idea to use one otherwise you won't really know when the nymph is being inhaled by the trout. Artificial flies are quickly rejected by Trout. Nymphing is a fishing by sight approach since you can't feel it in the rod. Without the indicator you'd have to pay attention to the end of the fly line.
However, once your skills have been developed you can fish without the indicator. But even very good fly fisherman use an indicator just because it makes you so much more efficient.
when nymphing with 2 is it better to use a tiny splitshot between the indicator and first fly??
Check with Ifightsharks video "Tying a dropper onto your leader". The link may be just to left of this; it is on my youtube screen.
Best bit of teaching i have seen
Yeah just like that :-P
Good video never tried making a "leader", thanks
Nice video. What is the total length of your leader?
What floating line are you using?
Great video. Thank you.
Great video thanks for sharing
im confused with all the line you put on all i got is tapered leeter and some flys and a pole please help idk how to rig my pole i dont have all the line and didnt undertsand why you put so much line that double fly set up at end made sense thoe
cool vid. thanks for the tips!
Great video, with some great ideas; I'm going to start saving my old leaders. This saves money an eliminates some of the non-biodegradeable mono material that we anglers generate.
My only concern is that it appears that you are dropping the clippings on the bank; let's leave no trace!
this guy explains this well
what kind of fly line do you have? if you can share
Can u set up a bounce rig?
Watching this is demoralizing for a beginner.
this might be the funniest response i have ever read. hilarious.
Sorry! Hang in there. You can certainly start more simply than this. Let us know if you have questions.
Agreed... what is this, lessons for experts??
Not to try to sound like a know it all but when I am overwhelmed by too much information which this video is definitely for me, I save it to watch later and make sure I watch it a few more times. Also having my rod handy and running through what is being demo'ed is a big help.
Great video
As a beginner, I'm starting to realize by the time I'm done ying as these leaders, tippets and flies... I could have at least caught a fish by then. I regret getting into fly fishing. It's more complicated than it seems. I get the concept but doing all this for one fish. I don't know anymore.
You can certainly just tie a dry fly to the end of a leader and go fishing. Don't get discouraged. This particular video is describing a technique that takes more set up time than the single dry fly method.
Impressive dexterity but in the end the improved clinch sucks.
Nice tutorial
I dead drift a 18 GRHEN mid day. us the light as an indicator.
What's the advantage to using a fly rod when fishing weighted baits like nymphs? It seems like it would be more effective to use an ultralight spinning setup. I fish small, tight streams in the southern appalachians and it's hard enough to cast dry flies with my fly rod.
No way youre going to cast a nymph anywhere near as far with a spinner set up. Nor will you be able to watch or mend the line like you could with fly line
cr113 I bet I can cast a dry on my 2wt on those creeks. Called experience.
Nympths arent usually weighted either. That is called a beadhead. Some consider it cheating. It is necessary in many instances in my opiniom
nice video thank you
Not as practical as a 9' tapered leader ending in 4x, especially in smaller streams. I add about 2' of 5 or 6x depending on conditions and nymph being used. Yarn works well as an easily adjustable indicator.
it took this guy 7 seconds to tie two sections of line together but takes me 10 minutes.
Perhaps you are more graceful tho😄
What kind of reel is that?
a garvin
galvan spoke
Marley wants to see some action!
No not at all. However, it helps keep your flies from snagging the bottom
The dog didn't pay attention at all, maybe it was the dog learning him in the first place?
Buy a Rio Euro leader. You don't have to assemble anything, you don't even need an indicator.
At what price?
Maxima Line rules
3:57 lol his tongue
oh james
better get your bottle little man
So after trimming my line, just leave it there on the rocks for the next poor bastard to pick up....got it, good tips!
As if you go around looking for 4 inch pieces of tippet while you fish.
@@kylelush9660 he said that 3 years ago
@@nateaeist2132 so?
I didn't catch that. One more time please?
use a bounce rig!
Wrong, never tie one fly to the bend in the hook of another. Tie that Surgeon's Knot but don't clip both ends, tie a fly on the tip of the extra. Someone did a video about it.
post that video please, I know only that bend dropper knot
Larry Glatt it's not "wrong". Lol. Depends on hook size.
The video link is a few down from here alorr4uz under my name; Larry Glatt
Larry Glatt just copy and paste url. I want to see why tying a drop fly to a hook is "wrong". This is going to be good.
Larry Glatt - I like to tie on my dropper line with a clinch knot above the tippet knot. Easier to replace when it gets too short.
Don't fish with indicators, never will. weight your nymph when u tie it and let it bounce along the bottom.
Imagine first cast into a tree?
Oh I've done it.
Your thing-a-ma-bobber is just that. A bobber. A cork. Above a worm. Just use a 16' cane pole. You're not fly fishing.
Dries only and maybe a naughty soft hackle for you my friend. Have fun with those 8 inch pinners.
Damn If this is what you have to go through just to fly fish, I think I will stay with Cat fishing lol
You are wise, Grasshopper.
Tim LeDoux 😂
Too many knots, i use a leader and one tippet and catch trout even without an indicator.
I'll give you a "nice stiff butt section"...
chew back chew back...;)
btw Simms is the best lol better save up the money little man
Well the first place you'll want to begin is by returning to the fourth grade. Ask your teacher to help you learn to speak English; e.g. ask the teacher what punctuation is, and how to spell basic words such as "leader" and "though". Once you speak and read English, you can do a google search and read some articles to answer all the questions you just tried to ask.
with all that spit and salavia all over, i give up eating fish.
This is bullshit. Buy a Hanak french leader and loop it to your backing. That's right!-- backing. You don't need fly line with a proper french leader. Buy an inline floating indicator that has tippett rings on the tags. This is a contraption he's making here. Waste of time.
Always interesting to hear other perspectives, though we tend to keep things a little more friendly. We switch to different methods through the day and we have had a good amount of success with this. Glad you have a way to fish that makes you happy (well.. not happy) but have fun out there!
teach someone to fish, they eat for a lifetime
take anyone to mcdonalds, you should be ashamed